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Mets Trade Left-Handed Reliever A.J. Minter to Minnesota for Two Infield Prospects

7/31/2026, 11:09:22 AM

Core Event

The New York Mets have dealt left-handed reliever A.J. Minter to the Minnesota Twins for infielder Billy Amick and infielder Bruin Agbayani. The trade was reported ahead of the MLB trade deadline at 6 p.m. ET on Monday.

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Background & Context

  • New York Mets – In last place in the NL East, the Mets are acquiring future assets while shedding salary.
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  • Minnesota Twins – Third in the AL Central and near the wild-card line, the Twins are adding bullpen depth for the season’s final stretch.
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Data & Statistics

Data & Statistics
Player2024 Season (as reported)Career Highlights
A.J. Minter (RHP)Jeff Passan: 1-1, 2.35 ERA, 20 K in 23 IP. AmazinAvenue: 34 IP, 2.12 ERA, 3.35 FIP.32, eight seasons with Atlanta, 25-30 record, 3.18 ERA.
Billy Amick (INF).217/.338/.482 with 23 HR in Double-A, age 23.Drafted by Minnesota in the 2024 second round; first/third-base experience.
Bruin Agbayani (INF).268/.412/.342 in Single-A over 51 PA, age 19.Plays second, third and shortstop; son of former Mets outfielder Benny Agbayani.
Mets trade A.J. Minter to Twins for pair of prospects Twins should have called up one of these top prospects instead of Tristan Gray ESPN

Conflicting Reports & Gaps

Passan lists 23 IP and a 2.35 ERA for Minter; AmazinAvenue lists 34 IP, a 2.12 ERA and a 3.35 FIP. No official club numbers have been released.

Mets trade A.J. Minter to Twins for pair of prospects

Why It Matters

  • Mets – Moving Minter, who is under a two-year, $22 million contract starting in 2025, sheds salary and adds two young infield prospects with power (Amick) and versatility (Agbayani).
Mets trade A.J. Minter to Twins for pair of prospects
  • Twins – The left-handed reliever strengthens a bullpen that has been a factor in their wild-card push.
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What’s Next

Both clubs will integrate the new players before the deadline expires. The Mets will evaluate Amick and Agbayani in the minors, while the Twins add Minter to their bullpen for the remainder of the season. No further statements have been released.

Mets trade A.J. Minter to Twins for pair of prospects